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Where are the gun turrets gone ?
Probably removed for incendiary missions to save weight and fuel.Where are the gun turrets gone ?
Late in the war, a lot of B-29s had the turrets removed as unnecessary, saving weight. I think some actually came of the production line with only tail guns. The reduction in defensive armament was linked to the switch to night bombing, though the aircraft in the photo does not have black undersides.Probably removed for incendiary missions to save weight and fuel.
The Silverplate B-29s had only the tail 20 mm gun.Late in the war, a lot of B-29s had the turrets removed as unnecessary, saving weight. I think some actually came of the production line with only tail guns. The reduction in defensive armament was linked to the switch to night bombing, though the aircraft in the photo does not have black undersides.
Or perhaps only 2x12,7mm Browning M2The Silverplate B-29s had only the tail 20 mm gun.
Or thats not Enola.Or perhaps only 2x12,7mm Browning M2 View attachment 769522)
But this is:Or thats not Enola.